Top Rankings
Leonia Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,980 students in Leonia Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Leonia Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
1,980 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Leonia Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
23%
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
43%
11%
% Hispanic
25%
35%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
22%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,439 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,927 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,439
$27,031
Spending / Student
$20,927
$25,924
Best Leonia Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leonia Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Broad Avenue
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Gr: 5-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Anna C. Scott Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Broad Avenue
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Gr: PK-4 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Leonia High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Christie Heights Street
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Leonia, NJ 07605
(201) 302-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leonia Public School District?
Leonia Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,980 students.
What is the rank of Leonia Public School District?
Leonia Public School District is ranked #168 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leonia Public School District?
43% of Leonia Public School District students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leonia Public School District?
Leonia Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Leonia Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,927 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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